Grace Pervades
Grace Pervades Trailer
Ralph Fiennes, as Henry Irving, stands in a dark robe, looking serious against a softly lit backdrop.
Grace Pervades Ralph Fiennes (Henry Irving). Photo by Marc Brenner.
Miranda Raison as Ellen Terry and Ralph Fiennes as Henry Irving in period costumes on stage.
Miranda Raison (Ellen Terry) & Ralph Fiennes (Henry Irving). Photo by Marc Brenner.
Miranda Raison, portraying Ellen Terry, gazes thoughtfully while seated beside a wooden table.
Miranda Raison (Ellen Terry). Photo by Marc Brenner.
Ralph Fiennes as Henry Irving and Miranda Raison as Ellen Terry in period costumes on stage.
Ralph Fiennes (Henry Irving) & Miranda Raison (Ellen Terry). Photo by Marc Brenner.
Ralph Fiennes as Henry Irving, seated at a desk, wearing a dark robe, with a contemplative expression.
Ralph Fiennes (Henry Irving). Photo by Marc Brenner.
Kathryn Wilder as Kate Terry and Ralph Fiennes as Henry Irving, both in period costumes, on stage.
Kathryn Wilder (Kate Terry) & Ralph Fiennes (Henry Irving). Photo by Marc Brenner.
Miranda Raison as Ellen Terry and Ralph Fiennes as Henry Irving interact warmly on stage, dressed in period costumes.
Miranda Raison (Ellen Terry) & Ralph Fiennes (Henry Irving). Photo by Marc Brenner.
Maggie Service, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, and Kathryn Wilder pose together, smiling, in a theatre setting.
The company of Grace Pervades. Photo by Marc Brenner.
Ralph Fiennes as Henry Irving stands centre stage with an ensemble cast, dressed in period costumes.
The company of Grace Pervades. Photo by Marc Brenner.
Maggie Service and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis pose together, smiling, in a brightly lit theatre setting.
The company of Grace Pervades. Photo by Marc Brenner.

Grace Pervades

Venue

Haymarket, Theatre Royal

International star of stage and screen, Ralph Fiennes, gives the performance of his career as Sir Henry Irving, the greatest actor of the Victorian age in an astonishing new play by David Hare fresh from a sell-out season at the Theatre Royal Bath.

He is joined by Miranda Raison (Spooks) playing Ellen Terry, the most loved and best paid actress of the day. She joined Irving’s company at the Lyceum Theatre in unprecedented theatrical adventure which is celebrated to this day.

It was never known for sure if Irving and Terry were lovers. One thing is certain however – their relationship changed the theatre forever.

A stellar creative team of Olivier award-winning talent led by director Jeremy Herrin and designer Bob Crowley brings an incredible story to vivid life.

Closing

11/07/2026

Running Time

2h30, inc. interval

Genre

Drama, Plays

Age & Content

12+ | Children under 5 years of age will not be admitted to the theatre – unless tickets are purchased for a specific children’s show at the theatre. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Cast:

Ralph Fiennes as

Sir Henry Irving

Miranda Raison as

Ellen Terry

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as

Edith

Jordan Metcalfe as

Edward

No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.